It’s that time of the year again when we will be twinning outfits with our siblings, selecting the perfect mithai and making wish lists of gifts. You guessed it right, Raksha Bandhan is just around the corner, the festival which celebrates the fights, the memories and the unshakeable bond between siblings. Our beloved Bollywood films have often dived deep to explore this beautiful bond on screen. From Pataakha to Dil Dhadakne Do, here are a few of the iconic sibling duos which shone brightly on the celluloid!
To celebrate Rakshabandhan Day, here are Bollywood movies that show the sibling bond
Priyanka Chopra and Ranveer Singh: Dil Dhadakne Do
The crazy, quirky and adorable duo of Ayesha and Kabir Mehra, portrayed by Priyanka Chopra and Ranveer Singh warmed the hearts of all the audiences. The siblings together navigated through the complexities of their family and always stood strong by each other’s side. From humour sharper than a butter knife to compassionate scenes, their bond is one of the most iconic ones!
Kiara Advani and Maniesh Paul: Jug Jugg Jeeyo
Kiara Advani and Maniesh Paul lit up the screens with their bond being the force to turn any moment into a laughing riot. Naina and Gurpreet Sharma, played by the actors respectively, were a true representation of how siblings are. From pulling each other’s legs to teaming up for each other, they made us smile wide.
Aishwarya Rai and Shah Rukh Khan: Josh
Shirley and Max, played by Aishwarya and SRK in Josh is one of those duos which is filled with entertainment and action. The twins who grew up in a gritty environment were always protective of each other. Their performance was so engaging that people instantly fell in love with this duo.
Sidharth Malhotra and Fawad Khan: Kapoor and Sons
Arjun and Rahul Kapoor, portrayed by Siddharth Malhotra and Fawad Khan respectively, touched on the complexities as well as unsaid feelings siblings battle while growing up. As the brothers together navigate through the hardships, family Socrates and adulthood, their relationship beautifully unfolds, testing the time and patience. The authentic portrayal of the characters made it one of the iconic sibling pairs of Bollywood.
Radhikka Madan and Sanya Malhotra : Pataakha
The iconic sister duo who were the ultimate dream pair of the film, gave major sibling goals with their breathtaking performance in Pataakha. The onscreen chemistry between Radhika and Sanya was so raw and real that it captured the true essence of the bond the siblings shared, making it a memorable and iconic one.
Genelia D’Souza and Prateik Babbar : Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na gives all of us a major deja vu moment. While friendship is the core plot of the story, the relation Aditi and Amit shared as siblings is also noteworthy. Poles apart from each other, they both became each other’s biggest source of comfort when the other needed them the most. Showing the real and natural graph of ups and downs, their bond added a layer of relatability and warmth to the film.
